Superstar Tapir
Author: Polly Faber
Illustrator: Clara Vulliamy
Book 4 in the Mango and Bambang series
Pages: 144
Published: 2017
Age: 7+
Mango and Bambang reach for the stars in the fourth book of this charming illustrated series about a little girl and a tapir. Mango and Bambang reach for the stars in the fourth book of this charming illustrated series about a little girl and a tapir, described by The Sunday Times as having "real charm... reminiscent of Paddington."
Both Mango and Bambang are left star-struck when Bambang's cousin comes to town with Hollywood actress Minty Verbena. But when disaster strikes, Bambang is the true star of the show. Superstar Tapir is Book Four in this delightfully illustrated series for younger readers.
About the Mango and Bambang Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Not-a-Pig(2015)
- 2.Tapir All at Sea(2016)
- 3.Tiny Tapir Trouble(2016)
- 4.Superstar Tapir(2017)
Reading age: 7+ years
Each book in this series includes several charming stories about the unlikely friendship between Mango, a little girl, and Bambang, an Asian tapir. Appealingly illustrated throughout in black and white, they are perfect for younger readers who are just becoming confident at reading alone.
Mango Allsorts is good at all sorts of things, not just karate and chess. Bambang is most definitely not-a-pig and is now lost in a very busy city. When the two unexpectedly meet, a friendship begins, filled with adventures, and of course, plenty of banana pancakes.
These stories recall classic favourites like Paddington Bear or Milly Molly Mandy but with a contemporary sensibility.